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How to install concrete board in shower walls.
Along each stud but 1 in.
Place special 1 1 4 in.
For walls 6 o c.
Wall ceiling installation 1 2 5 8 only fastening fasten to studs spaced 16 o c.
Hold the sheet above the tub shoulder with 1 4 in.
When the bathtub is installe.
Drive screws flush with the surface of the board being careful not to break through mesh.
Away from edges to avoid breakage.
Cement board screws every 8 in.
Space fasteners 8 o c.
Screw a full size 3 x 5 ft.
Anyone can enjoy the benefits of a cement board shower system if you follow these 3 easy steps.
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Proper way to install backer board in tub area no matter what the board is made of it should not sit on top of the tub flange.
Fit ends and edges of.
Cement board to the back wall.
Vertical or horizontal placement doesn t matter.